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Physics investigates the laws of nature from particles to the universe – mechanics, electromagnetism, quantum physics and astrophysics – with strong mathematics and laboratory components.

  • 5,849 programmes
  • 1,687 institutions
  • 142 countries
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  1. Bachelor

    Physics, B.A.

    Florida Atlantic University 🇺🇸 Boca Raton, United States

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  2. Bachelor

    Physics, Bachelor (4 years)

    Ural Federal University 🇷🇺 Yekaterinburg, Russia

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  3. Other programmes

    Physique

    École Supérieure Universitaire Adam Smith 🇫🇷 Colomiers, France

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  4. Scholarship

    Plasma Physics (Doctoral Degree Awarding Discipline)

    University of Science and Technology of China 🇨🇳 Hefei, China

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  6. Postgraduate

    Radiophysics (Postgraduate)

    Saint Petersburg State University 🇷🇺 St. Petersburg, Russia

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  7. Bachelor

    San Jose, BS, 120, Physics (Physics)

    The California State University 🇺🇸 Long Beach, United States

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  8. Other programmes

    Technical Physics

    Pedagogical University of Slupsk 🇵🇱 Słupsk, Poland

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  9. Bachelor

    The Bachelor of Science in Physics

    California State University, Chico 🇺🇸 Chico, California, United States

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  10. Major

    Applied Physics (Major)

    Xavier University 🇺🇸 Ohio, United States

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  11. Bachelor

    Astrophysics, BSc (Hons) (Undergraduate)

    Queen Mary University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  12. Bachelor

    BSc (Hons) Physics with Satellite Technology

    University of Surrey 🇬🇧 Surrey, United Kingdom

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  13. Master

    Condensed State Physics (Master’s Degree (2.5-3 Years))

    Sichuan University 🇨🇳 Chengdu, Sichuan Province, P.R. China, China

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  15. Undergraduate

    Geofísica (Undergraduate)

    University of São Paulo 🇧🇷 Sao Paulo, Brazil

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  16. Master

    MS in Physics: Computational Physics

    University of Memphis 🇺🇸 Memphis, Millington, Jackson, United States

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  17. Master

    MSc in Particle Physics (Postgraduate taught degrees (2013 entry))

    University of Sussex 🇬🇧 Brighton, United Kingdom

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  18. Master

    MSc in Physics (Postgraduate taught degrees (2013 entry))

    University of Sussex 🇬🇧 Brighton, United Kingdom

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  19. Bachelor

    Nuclear Physics and Technology (Bachelor)

    Ural State Technical University 🇷🇺 Ekaterinburg, Russia

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  20. Bachelor

    Nuclear Physics and Technology, Bachelor (4 years)

    Ural Federal University 🇷🇺 Yekaterinburg, Russia

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  21. Master

    Physics ( Master of science)

    Kansas State University Salina 🇺🇸 Salina, United States

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  22. Bachelor

    Physics (Bachelor)

    University of New Hampshire 🇺🇸 Durham, United States

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Study Physics – facts and figures

Physics is taught at 1,687 universities and colleges in 142 countries – including 1,297 Bachelor, 1,261 Master and 711 PhD programmes. Most programmes are offered in United States (1,613), United Kingdom (554) and China (373). Institutions with the widest choice: The California State University, University of London and University of California.

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Degrees in Physics

Bachelor

The first university degree, usually three to four years of full-time study. A Bachelor in Physics builds the foundations of the field and qualifies for professional work or a Master programme.

Master

A postgraduate degree of one to two years that deepens or specialises your knowledge of Physics, often with a research project or thesis – and the usual entry ticket to a doctorate.

PhD / Doctorate

The highest academic degree, earned through several years of independent research and a dissertation. Doctoral candidates often work as research or teaching staff at their university.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I study Physics programmes?

The directory lists 5,849 Physics programmes at 1,687 institutions worldwide. The largest choice is in United States, United Kingdom and China.

How long does it take to study Physics?

A Bachelor usually takes 3 to 4 years, a Master 1 to 2 years and a PhD 3 to 5 years of full-time study. Exact durations differ by country and institution.

Which universities offer the most Physics programmes worldwide?

Among the institutions with the most programmes are The California State University, University of London, University of California, Palacky University and Wuhan University.

How do I apply?

Open the programme page to go directly to the university. Admission requirements, deadlines and tuition fees are set by each institution, so always check them there.

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